01/28/2026
đĄ Did You Know?
Federal Workersâ Compensation (OWCP) Approval Facts
If youâre a federal employee who gets hurt on the job, you may already know youâre covered under the Federal Employeesâ Compensation Act (FECA) and file a claim through the Office of Workersâ Compensation Programs (OWCP).
But hereâs something many donât realize:
Claim approval isnât automatic and getting a claim accepted can be challenging.
đ According to data collected over recent years, only a small percentage of federal workersâ compensation claims filed are approved, with some national estimates showing as low as around 3% of submitted claims being accepted without issues.
That doesnât mean injured workers arenât entitled to benefits , it often reflects how tricky the OWCP process can be:
â Complex forms (CA-1 vs CA-2)
â Tight timelines
â Detailed medical documentation required
â Causation must be clearly linked to job duties
â Proper physician reporting is critical
This is a national trend in the OWCP system â and it underscores how important it is to understand the process and choose a provider who knows how to document claims effectively.
Why it matters:
A denied claim doesnât mean you donât have a real injury â it often means the paperwork or medical narrative wasnât strong enough. Many cases can be appealed or corrected with better documentation.
At Nucci Medical, we help federal workers with:
âď¸Medical evaluation for neck, back, and nerve injuries
âď¸Strong OWCP documentation & causation reports
âď¸Claim peace of mind and support through the process
Have questions about OWCP or your rights as a federal employee? Drop them below or send us a message, weâre here to help.
